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Ed talks out of school
shirleyberan - I do know you are not looking for sympathy. At least he is not related to me. I feel for you.— April 1, 2014 2:38 p.m.
Fish and chips with dogs and ducks
My husband and I just discovered the La Mesa location. Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, great staff - my new favorite place!!!— April 1, 2014 10:28 a.m.
Ed talks out of school
shirleyberan - I am sorry for your loss. Anniversaries of our parents passing are tough, real tough. You are in my thoughts and prayers.— April 1, 2014 8:19 a.m.
Ed talks out of school
miagd - handing out fliers will in no way disrespect students - quite the opposite - it will inform those senior parents who have younger children of the facts about Jim Cartmill and John McCann. Let me be clear, while Ed Brand is not good for this District, the focus needs to be placed where the responsibility lies. - Jim Cartmill, facing felony charges and John McCann, who brought Brand back. Cartmill and McCann - they are the ones we ALL need to focus on. We need to ask ourselves how many people in the South Bay have I reached out to today and shared the disappointing actions of Cartmill and McCann - or discussed the felony charges against Jim Cartmill and the broken promises/irrational behavior/failed protective order (at our expense) of John McCann.— April 1, 2014 8:14 a.m.
Ed talks out of school
Susan Luzzaro - according to Ed Brand, Jim Cartmill, and John McCann they can do whatever they want! Laws, rules, felony charges against Jim Cartmill are a mere nuisances.— April 1, 2014 8:01 a.m.
Ed talks out of school
I find the inability of Jim Cartmill and John McCann to schedule AND attend a Board Meeting quite troubling. County Bard of Ed appoint someone(s)? And you all believe that Ed Brand is not attempting to influence those appointees? Sorry I do. This is the same Board of Ed who has been consistently stating that from 'their perspective' all is well?????? Our representative Neylon has failed to represent those of us who voted for her, those of us who believed she would bring about change. From my perspective we simply traded a senior, balding, good old boy male for a younger, attractive blonde female who too plays the good old boy game. That, in my opinion, is NOT representation. Jim Cartmill, what tricks has he and John McCann got up their sleeves. More props from Cartmill, more speeches from McCann? When the Chula Vista Chamber fails to support you (McCann) that sends a clear message - that message (my interpretation) you failed when you were here before and you have done worse as a SUHSD Board member - so why on earth would we recommend you for the position. I am wondering if Cartmill will give Judge Espana the old 'I am a preacher speech, followed by a blessing' - nothing worse than a false prophet. Goodness knows we have seen false prophets before - watched as they crashed and burned. As my daddy use to say 'enough to make a maggot gag'!!!!!!— March 31, 2014 6 p.m.
Ed talks out of school
What is it we hear time and time again - 'if Ed Brand's lips are moving he is lying'. The community does not want to be told of averages when discussing student teacher ratio - we want SPECIFIC LIMITS ON EACH AND EVERY CLASS. Jim Cartmill and John McCann ought to be embarrassed with their little 'sleeping bag' gag. Hell they beat feet within two minutes of the end of each Board Meeting. Try observing them during board meetings when agenda items are discussed - they are clueless - even after meeting with Brand and being told how to vote. Folks, what we have here is leadership by the 3 Stooges - guess which one is Curley??????— March 31, 2014 11:58 a.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
I would contact the Mayors office regarding the little red signs. They are EVERYWHERE, We can all bring about change simply by forwarding emails on SUHSD to ALL you know, parents on the east side are now aware and are NOT happy. John McCann and Jim Cartmill need to resign immediately and we need to fire Brand NOW!!!!— March 27, 2014 7:12 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
Channel 7 39 did a segment in which Mr. Brand spoke of us as a 'family' that is in the middle of a squabble (like all families do). If Jim Cartmill and John McCann think that 'same ole story is going to fly' to squelch the negative press and outrage of the parents they are sadly mistaken. IF I were a part of the Jim Cartmill and John McCann family, with the two of them as parents I WOULD IMMEDIATELY FILE FOR EMANCIPATION!!!!!!! According to documents provided to the community there is one more mediation meeting scheduled, according to John McCann and Jim Cartmill's 'papa' (Brand) mediation has ended and that is why 'papa' is allowed to discuss it. We, the community want lower class sizes, and I am not talking about averaging the class sizes. We want a limit on the number of students in each and every class room. Brand promised a cap before - so explain 40+ in a class - the old average trick. John McCann and Jim Cartmill this is YOUR responsibility, you were voted in to correct this problem and you have failed!!!! Jim Cartmill and John McCann, when are you going to come to the realization that what Brand is selling you, is NOT being bought by ANYONE in this community. More flyers at graduations? Signs telling the real story of Jim Cartmill and John McCann - McCann had better get his little red camera charged up - this time we will have ours too - can see it now front page pic of McCann sitting in his car snapping pics of the community activists while they advise voters NOT TO VOTE FOR HIM or Jim Cartmill ever again. All of those McCann signs all over Chula Vista, now the butt of many jokes - how many signs does it take for McCann to be elected? None, voters will be voting in integrity not little red signs!!!!!!— March 27, 2014 5:26 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
Visduh - Ms. Quinones's picture has been taken down from the District website. A woman who said she knew her said she is in Texas with her ailing mother. Ms. Lopez had told the audience she would be out of town for the rest of the month at last Mondays meeting. As I left the cancelled Board meeting I was faced with the task of feverishly calling those East side parents awaiting my call - 'It is a no go, Jim Cartmill cancelled the meeting, Ed Brand was arrogantly disrespectful and John McCann all but ran out the side door'. When the question was asked 'why post it in the first place?' My answer was simple 'This is Sweetwater we are talking about, led by Jim Cartmill and John McCann and this is why they have to go'. Visduh, one thing for sure, Mr. Cartmill and John McCann are doing their own selves harm - and the epitaph that is being written can be summed up in one word 'SHAMEFUL'!— March 26, 2014 7:48 a.m.